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Episode 31 Troy Bloxom

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Troy Bloxom
Troy Bloxom

Home Inspections Plus

Alaska State Home Inspectors License #18.

Troy Bloxom

The founder of our company, Troy Bloxom, has an extensive construction background. With over 35 years of experience in the residential and commercial construction arenas. He has knowledge of conventional framing, pre-cast concrete, log homes, SIPS (structural insulated foam panels) and steel construction. He currently performs inspections on homes and commercial buildings, for buyers, sellers, lenders, and governmental agencies. Troy is certified to teach on removal of lead base paint and also holds several certifications, including Residential Endorsement # 1254 in the State of Alaska.

Troy maintains affiliations with the following:

Creta Bloxom

Creta Bloxom partners with Troy to bring the highest standards of service and quality to the customers of Home Inspections Plus + LLC. Creta’s background includes over 35 years in the local real estate industry; working in escrow, mortgage, construction lending and as a Realtor®.

Creta is affiliated with the following:

Troy Bloxom is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector.

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Episode 30 Troy Pappas

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Troy Pappas
Troy Pappas

I received my B.S. in Business Administration from Old Dominion University in 2003. I am a member in good standing of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI). I am a graduate of the American Home Inspectors Training Institute Master Course. They are the largest home inspection training company in North America, and have been a leader in home inspection training since 1993.

Specialties:I am a Virginia Beach home inspector that provides an in-depth visual examination of the structure and major systems of the home. My home inspection will take 2 to 4 hours depending on the size of the home to insure that there are no post purchase surprises. My job as a home inspector is analogous to that of a general medical practitioner finding something wrong with their patient, and then recommending a specialist if one is needed.

Owner

Safe House Property Inspections

 – Present (7 years)

American Home Inspection Training Institute

Home Inspection Masters Course, Residential Home Inspector

Leader in home inspection training since 1993.
Taught by successful entrepreneurs
Instructors have over 100 years of experience combined
Recognized and approved by ASHI, NAHI, NACHI, CREIA, TREC and other professional organizations
Approved curriculum in over 120 colleges and universities
Licensed and Approved Training Provider across the U.S.
Courses Approved for Continuing Education by many states and national not-for-profit organizations

InterNACHI

Certified Member, Residential Home Inspection

Course Hours
25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know 5
Attic, Insulation, Ventilation and Interior 14
Customer Service and Communication 4
Deck Inspections 3
How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion 8
How to Inspect the Exterior 16
How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections 4
Inspecting Foundation Walls and Piers 3
Inspecting HVAC Systems 12
Introduction to InterNACHI’s Residential SOP 3
Mold Inspection 12
Residential Plumbing Overview 8
Roof Inspection 4
Safe Practices for the Home Inspector 4
Structural Issues for Home Inspectors 4
Log Home Inspection 8
Advanced HVAC Training for Inspectors 21
Fundamentals – The Exterior – Part 2 4
Inspecting Chinese Drywall 5
Inspection of Crawlspaces 3
Stucco & EIFS Inspection Training for Inspectors 16

Troy Pappas of Safe Home Inspections in being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector.

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Episode 29 Gary Monfeli

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Gary Monfeli
Gary Monfeli

Gary’s favorite book

Owner

The Home Inspection Man

 – Present (17 years)

The leading home inspection company in the Chicagoland area.

Lead Instructor

The ASHI School of Home Inspection Training

 – Present (5 years 3 months)

I am the lead instructor for the ASHI school of home inspection and for the ASHI Chapter Relations Committee I am an instructor for the Chapter Consulting Team.

The ASHI School

Certified Home Inspector, Home Inspection

Has helped to bring this school to a national level.

 

Call us at 888 690-6903 www.HomeInspectionMan.com

Home Inspecting is what we do best. 

We are certified ASHI Inspectors, and we’re the building inspector you need when buying a new home. We know exactly what to look for when buying a home and you’ll be able to rest assured that your new home is safe for you and your loved ones. 

Plainfield home inspections, Naperville home inspections and Aurora home inspections are where we do the most work, but we can service anywhere in Northern Illinois. We show the home buyer everything they need to know about the home they are purchasing without scaring them away.

Get home inspection tips on our website!

Specialties:Residential home inspections and mold testing. Teaching home inspection students how to give their home buying clients the peace of mind they need when making the biggest purchase of their lives. With over 12 years of home inspecting, we show the home buyer how to not buy a ‘Money Pit’ and we show them more about the house than the person selling the house even knows

Gary Monfeli is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector.

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Episode 28 Nick Gromicko

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Nick Gromicko
Nick Gromicko

Mr. Gromicko is also founder of InterNACHI, the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, which is the world’s largest association of property inspectors, offering education, training, benefits and support to its members to help them succeed in the home inspection industry.  Many CMIs have received their primary inspector training and education through InterNACHI and continue to maintain their memberships.

Mr. Gromicko established the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants (IAC2).

Mr. Gromicko is also president and founder of the International Association of Professional Contractors, the largest nonprofit association for building contractors and subcontractors, which provides members with educational and marketing resources, as well as peer-to-peer communication and support.

Author of more than 20 inspection textbooks, over a dozen titles of the best-selling Conquerseries of inspector and contractor marketing books, and hundreds of informational articles for consumers and professionals, Mr. Gromicko is active in promoting the inspection industry and advocating for its professionals affected by legislative issues throughout North America.

Nick Gromicko is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector

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Episode 27 Simone on Homes

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Simone on Homes
Simone on Homes

Abundant Home Inspection Services specializes in luxury homes in Southeastern Pennsylvania and in Delaware. And Yes, I Climb Roofs And I Love It!

Give us 5% of your confidence and we will earn the other 95%.

“CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS” PERTAINING TO CELEBRITIES AND CORPORATE VIPs ARE ACCEPTED. Police Officers, Fire Fighters and Teacher receive 5% off of their home inspections.

At Abundant we have set ourselves apart from all other home inspection companies by providing Free Email Marketing For Life PLUS Errors and Omissions Insurance for all referring Realtors. For our clients we give a 200% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE, 90 Day Warranty, Concierge Service and RecallChek Report on major systems. (check out our website to see how these services apply)

A portion of our proceeds is donated to Habitat for Humanity, Philabundance & to breast cancer research.

Once you become a client we become Your Personal Building Consultants For Life. We dedicate 100% of our time and energy delivering “First Class Service” to you, our customers.

Some of our other services: Swimming pool/Spa Inspections, Mold Testing, Termite Inspections, Radon Testing and Well & Septic inspection.

Specialties: Inspecting luxury homes, historical homes and new constructions.

Simone is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina

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Episode 26 Catherine Hall

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Catherine Hall
Catherine Hall

Favorite Book:

20 year experienced residential building consultant, owner of government award and contract winning home inspection compay, creator of nationally recognized 203k consultant certification training and mentoring program, dynamic and empowering public speaker. Direct experience with real estate, business development consulting and marketing support and training . Interested in assisting people involved in real estate activites realize their dreams and potential in the every growing/changing world of home ownership.

Specialties:Public speaker, business mentor, 203k consultant, author, residential building consultant, environmental testing professional

20 year experienced residential building consultant, owner of government award and contract winning home inspection compay, creator of nationally recognized 203k consultant certification training and mentoring program, dynamic and empowering public speaker. Direct experience with real estate, business development consulting and marketing support and training . Interested in assisting people involved in real estate activites realize their dreams and potential in the every growing/changing world of home ownership.

Specialties:Public speaker, business mentor, 203k consultant, author, residential building consultant, environmental testing professional

President

Value Home Inspections, Inc.

 – Present (21 years 9 months)

President and Owner of Value Home Inspections; a multi-inspector real estate consulting firm in the Delaware Valley (Philadelphia PA area) For the past 17 years we have providing home buyers with pre-purchase evaluations of their prospective homes. Value Home Inspections provides termite and radon testing services along with residential building evaluations.

Catherine Hall is also one of only three FHA 203k Consultants in the Philadelphia area.

Catherine Hall is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina.

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Episode 25 Chris Earley

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Chris Earley
Chris Earley

Favorite Book:

These Philadelphia based Home Inspectors alert you to any and all deficient and health/safety issues as well as maintenance items for the home you are looking to buy. Inspect It 1st will be your home buying or selling advocate.

If you’re looking to buy or sell in the Philadelphia area, we can help! Call Us Today 610-717-3082, or visit us at our website http://www.papropertyinspector.com

Specialties: Home inspections, commercial property inspections, radon testing, termite inspections, well flow testing, well water sampling, mold testing/inspections, septic inspections, and 203K loan consulting.

Owner

Inspect It 1st Property Inspection

 – Present (8 years 3 months)Aston, PA

To provide THE BEST inspection services to our clients. Period. Our services include home inspections and commercial buyers inspections, prelisting inspections, termite inspections, radon gas testing, roof inspections, structural inspections, mold inspections/testing, air quality testing, 203K loan/construction consulting, home energy audits, septic inspection, and well flow/water purity testing.

Chris Early is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin host of The Successful Home Inspection Show and owner of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC

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Episode 24 Gary Sloan

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Gary Sloan
Gary Sloan

Favorite Book:

 

As the owner of Discovery Inspections, we have been serving Atlanta area customers since 1997. Our mission is to provide home buyers, sellers and owners with unbiased, comprehensive information regarding property conditions.

Special Care:

As home inspectors we have a fiduciary responsibility to follow defined standards of protocol and document everything we observe. Our inspections typically run 2 to 4 hours in length. Although it is important to know there is no maximum time limit for the inspection. We are not going to give you our best 3 hours and then run off to the next inspection. We’re committed to performing comprehensive inspections independent of how long it may take. Of course, the clients are welcome to attend. We’re committed to not only identifying discrepancies that each property may have as well as other important elements. These elements include maintenance-prone areas that warrant routine attention, the location of emergency shutoffs and even some affordable improvements that are proven to reduce energy bills. So bring some comfortable shoes, your own flashlight if you like and feel free to ask any questions throughout the inspection! Oh, and in case you’re wondering, the inspector won’t answer calls on the cell phone during the inspection. This time is dedicated for you. That’s why we have a full-time office staff to facilitate incoming calls to schedule inspections, answer questions, provide extra copies of reports and serve any other customer needs. We’re a professional outfit staffed by professionals.

Specialties:Areas of Expertise/Services Offered:

Pre-listing seller inspections
Buyer inspections
New construction
Phase & final walk-through
First year warranty
Light commercial inspections (ASTM standards)
Annual home maintenance inspections
Investor consulting
Project Management
Forensic inspections
Energy audits

Additional Services Available:

Radon, mold, lead, asbestos and water quality testing
We schedule Wood Destroying Insect inspections
We speak Japanese

Gary Sloan is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC.

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Episode 23 Hank Richter

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Hank Richter
Hank Richter

I started HomePro Inspections Of RI in 1999 after 15 years of Commercial Property Management.

 

Hanks Favorite Book: Atlas Shrugged

I specialize in first time home buyers, but perform all phases of residential and commercial inspections.
Inspections include Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Interior, Exterior, Basements, and Kitchens. Additional services include Pest Inspections, Septic, Radon, Wells and Ultrasound Oil Tank Inspections.
The reporting system utilizes the “HOMEBOOK”. Services include RecallChek, 90 Day Limited Mechanical Warranty, 90 Day Termite & Carpenter Ant Warranty, 120 Day Radon Protection Plan

2005-2010, I was Chairman of Wrap A Friend Coat Drive. We are a non-profit 501(c)3. We collect and distribute new and gently used winter wear to anyone in need regardless of Race, Religion or economic status. Since 2001, we have distributed over 25,000 winter coats.

Specialties:Home Inspections, Pest Inspection, Air Quality Testing, Septic Testing, Ultrasound Oil Tank Testing

Hank is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC.

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Episode 22 Russ Colliau

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Russ Colliau
Russ Colliau

Residential Specialist

Keller Williams Realty

2012 – Present (3 years)Austin, Texas Area

The world is moving to Austin . . . WELCOME!

President/CEO

TheScheduleCenter.com

July 2005 – Present (9 years 8 months)

TheScheduleCenter.com (TSC) is a complete business enterprise and automation solution for field service companies. Any business that provides on-site field services can benefit from TSC as all of their daily processes (scheduling, calendar management, contract execution, billing, etc), including marketing can be completed without any staff involvement.

President/CEO

United Professional Real Estate Inspectors, Inc.

January 1998 – August 2012 (14 years 8 months)

Created, developed and expanded to be the largest inspection firm in Northern California. Oversaw all aspects of operations with specific focus on service delivery and marketing.

President/CEO

United Professional Real Estate Inspectors, Inc.

January 1998 – August 2012 (14 years 8 months)

United Professional Real Estate Inspectors, Inc. (UPREI) is Northern California’s premier building condition consultants. From traditional home and commercial inspections to specialty forensic inspections and litigation support/expert witness UPREI is nationally known as one of the industry benchmarks

Russ is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina in Charlotte NC.